Coffee Cream Caramel – Experience # 2

When I was a kid, my mom used to bring home packed cream caramel, which I enjoyed a lot. That was, until I tasted the real deal and “BAM!” I was an instant convert.

Getting the right recipe was a mission on its own (no internet then). The accidents and disastrous results I have experienced while attempting to make this dessert were indescribable.

I couldn’t give up, no way. No one would make homemade cream caramel whenever I crave it, and I do that often. Just love it when I flip the cream caramel on the serving plate, and watch a flood of caramel slide down the sides. A spoonful of this rich, creamy textured delight deeply soothes and brings in a sense of serenity.

Well, I not only mastered the making of cream caramel, but also came up with quite interesting versions of it.

I made it with pistachio, cardamom, saffron, chocolate …. Etc. But of course you must have guessed my favorite flavor by now. Yes indeed, it’s Coffee.

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Adding coffee to cream caramel will not interfere with its delightful flavor, but for coffee lovers, it’s a gift.

Are you ready to indulge?

For the caramel

Serves 4 – 5 1/2 cup sugar

4 tablespoons water

– In a small saucepan, add sugar and water.

– Let it come to a boil on medium heat.

– Do not stir the mixture. Just swirl the saucepan to caramelize the sugar evenly.

– When golden or light brown, pour the caramel into the ramekins.

– Let it cool completely before pouring the cream mixture on top of it.

– Place the ramekins in a baking dish.

For the cream

3/4 cup evaporated milk (you can use whole milk)

2 medium eggs

5 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 tablespoons brewed and cold black coffee

– In a saucepan, heat the evaporated milk.

– In a bowl, whisk the eggs with vanilla, coffee, and sugar until creamy and lighter in color.

– While whisking, gradually add the hot milk. Run the mixture through a sieve.

– Pour the cream mixture over the caramel.

– Pour hot water in the baking dish, covering bottom half of the ramekins.

– Bake in a preheated oven at 350F/180C for 40 minutes.

– Let the cream caramel cool for 2 minutes. Run a half-inserted knife along the edges of the ramekin. Shake the ramekin lightly then flip it on a serving plate.

– Let it cool and then chill for an hour before serving.

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My mum used to bring home store bought creme caramel too! I’ve still never made the real thing, but this brings me back to schooldays when I would come home from school and this would be waiting for me 🙂 You’re looks delicious!

My husband loves cream caramel (we call it purin in Japanese) and I will surprise him with this coffee version. I have evaporated milk in the pantry and not sure what to use it so this is perfect. My purin recipe doesn’t use evaporated milk so I’ll give it a try!

Cream Caramel has always been one of those egg custard dessert that I absolutely LOVE. Whenever I head back towards my dad’s hometown, the first thing that comes to mind is that I must get my fix. Be it at 9AM, I know I just have to have one. That’s how much love I have for Cream Caramel. I say this is something I am willing to branch out from to Coffee Cream Caramel, as I know Coffee and Caramel are like partner in crime and definitely does give that extra aroma. Thanks for coming over too and please stay in touch. Can’t wait to further explore your cooking blog ;). Cheers, Jo

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Hi! I Was Waiting For You.

I'm Muna, used to be Banker and now a full time food blogger, editor, and food photographer. My husband Caliph and I live in New York, we both love to cook and eat. We work as a team to fill this blog with the best treats!